Ans- It is the concealment of man and equipment from enemy's direct and indirect observation.

Ques 2- What are the various factors which aids recognition?

Ans- (a)Shape

(b)Shadow

(c)Silhouette

(d)Surface

(e)Spacing

(f)Movement

(g)Shine

(h)Position

(i)Contrast

(j)Noise, sound and activity.

Ques 3- What are the fundamental ways of concealing activities?

Ans- Thse are as uder:-

(a)Hiding.It is complete concealment of an object by placing a screen between the object and the observers.

(b)Blending.It is the arrangement of camouflage materials on, over and around the object so that it appears to be part of the surroundings. The aim is to prevent detection of the object by a change in natural appearance of the position.

(c)Deceiving.Deceiving simulates an object or disguises it so that it appears to be different.

SECTION-8

TYPES OF MINE FIELDS

Ques1- What are the main functions of mine fields?

Ans (a)Delay and disorganize enemy attack and discourage his entering into our defended

positions.

(b)Force the attacker to select certain approaches or routes thereby luring him into a place where he can be killed.

(c)Separate infantry from tanks.

(d)Deny close observation of main defences.

Ques 2- What are the type of mine fields as per technical considerations?

Ans - (a)Anti Personnel.Containing only anti personnel mines and providing protection only against an infantry attack.